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Angina: Chest pain due to an inadequate supply of oxygen to the heart muscle. The pain is ... See the entire definition of AnginaAntibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticAnticoagulant: An agent that is used to prevent the formation of blood clots. Anticoagulan... See the entire definition of AnticoagulantAntifungal: A medication that limits or prevents the growth of yeasts and other fungal org... See the entire definition of AntifungalAntifungal medication: A drug used to treat fungal infections. Antigen: A substance that the immune system perceives as being foreign or dangerous. The b... See the entire definition of AntigenBack pain: Pain felt in the low or upper back. Causes of pain in the low and upper back in... See the entire definition of Back painBlood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBlurred vision: Lack of sharpness of vision with, as a result, the inability to see fine d... See the entire definition of Blurred visionCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerChest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestChest pain: Pain in the chest that can be a result of many things, including angina, heart... See the entire definition of Chest painCongestion: An abnormal or excessive accumulation of a body fluid. The term is used broadl... See the entire definition of CongestionDiabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesDilating: The widening and opening of an opening, such as the cervix or esophagus. For exa... See the entire definition of DilatingDizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of DizzinessDysfunction: Difficult function or abnormal function. Ecstasy: 1. A state of rapture and trancelike elation. Ejaculation: Ejection of sperm and seminal fluid during an orgasm in a male. Emergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEnzyme: A protein (or protein-based molecule) that speeds up a chemical reaction in a livi... See the entire definition of EnzymeErectile dysfunction: A consistent inability to sustain an erection sufficient for sexual ... See the entire definition of Erectile dysfunctionErythromycin: Erythromycin is a common antibiotic for treating bacterial infection. Sold... See the entire definition of ErythromycinFDA: Food and Drug Administration. Food and Drug Administration: An agency within the US Public Health Service that provides ... See the entire definition of Food and Drug AdministrationHeadache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHeart disease: Any disorder that affects the heart. Sometimes the term "heart disease" is ... See the entire definition of Heart diseaseHerbal: 1. An adjective, referring to herbs, as in an herbal tea. High blood pressure: A repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg. Chro... See the entire definition of High blood pressureHormone: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activit... See the entire definition of HormoneHypotension: Any blood pressure that is below the normal expected for an individual in a ... See the entire definition of HypotensionImpotence: A common problem among men characterized by the consistent inability to sustai... See the entire definition of ImpotenceInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyKidney stone: A stone in the kidney or a stone that originates in the kidney but has passe... See the entire definition of Kidney stoneLaboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of LaboratoryLaparoscopy: A type of surgery in which small incisions are made in the abdominal wall thr... See the entire definition of LaparoscopyLibido: 1. Sexual drive. 2. In psychoanalysis, the psychic energy from all ... See the entire definition of LibidoLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthNasal: Having to do with the nose. Oncology: The field of medicine that is devoted to cancer. Clinical oncology consists of t... See the entire definition of OncologyPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPenile: Of or pertaining to the penis. Penis: The external male sex organ. The penis contains two chambers, the corpora cavernosa... See the entire definition of PenisPharmacist: A professional who fills prescriptions and, in the case of a compounding pharm... See the entire definition of PharmacistPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPlacebo: A "sugar pill" or any dummy medication or treatment. Priapism: Abnormally persistent erection of the penis in the absence of desire. Treatments... See the entire definition of PriapismProstate: A gland within the male reproductive system that is located just below the blad... See the entire definition of ProstateProstate cancer: A malignant tumor of the prostate, the gland that produces some of the co... See the entire definition of Prostate cancerProstate specific antigen: Widely known as PSA. See: PSA. Prosthesis: An artificial replacement of a part of the body, such as a tooth, a facial bon... See the entire definition of ProsthesisPSA: Prostate specific antigen. A test for PSA may be used to screen for cancer of the p... See the entire definition of PSAReproductive system: In women, the organs that are directly involved in producing eggs and... See the entire definition of Reproductive systemSemen: The fluid that is released through the penis during orgasm. Semen is made up of flu... See the entire definition of SemenSensitivity: 1. In psychology, the quality of being sensitive. As, for example, sen... See the entire definition of SensitivitySerum: The clear liquid that can be separated from clotted blood. Serum differs from plas... See the entire definition of SerumSpinal cord: The major column of nerve tissue that is connected to the brain and lies with... See the entire definition of Spinal cordSpinal cord injury: Trauma or damage to the spinal cord, the major column of nerve tissue ... See the entire definition of Spinal cord injuryStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryTension: 1) The pressure within a vessel, such as blood pressure: the pressure within t... See the entire definition of TensionTestosterone: A "male hormone" -- a sex hormone produced by the testes that encourages th... See the entire definition of TestosteroneTestosterone replacement therapy: The practice of giving testosterone to treat conditions... See the entire definition of Testosterone replacement therapyTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Topical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalUrethra: The tube that leads from the bladder and transports and discharges urine outside ... See the entire definition of UrethraUrine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of UrineUrologist: A physician who specializes in diseases of the urinary organs in females and th... See the entire definition of UrologistVascular: Relating to blood vessels. For example, the vascular system in the body includes... See the entire definition of VascularVasodilators: Agents that act as blood vessel dilators (vasodilators) and open vessels by ... See the entire definition of Vasodilators |
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